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The Forge: How We Reimagined Our Hackathons

The Forge: How We Reimagined Our Hackathons

Over the past year, we ran four hackathons. They sparked great ideas, but we found the format had limits. It became repetitive, participation declined, and the structure didn’t always support how innovation truly happens. They also got ambitious, requesting teams to...

Crafting Meaningful and Personalized Experiences

Crafting Meaningful and Personalized Experiences

Good experiences stick with us forever. Think of that unforgettable dinner where the waiter knew exactly what you wanted or that shopping trip where the assistant went above and beyond. These moments of exceptional service leave a lasting impression—and that holds...

The Science of Anticipation: Mastering Scenario Planning

The Science of Anticipation: Mastering Scenario Planning

Anticipation is an extraordinary thing. It's like that feeling in your stomach before a rollercoaster drops, or when your mouth waters at the sight of your favorite treat. Sometimes it’s less clear, like the excitement of dreaming up possibilities or the fear of...

Health Equity for All: Why We Need a Fundamental Shift

Health Equity for All: Why We Need a Fundamental Shift

Over the past year, I've dropped some 40lbs , and let me tell you, I feel fantastic. I’m more agile, springy, and I’ve become very mindful of what I eat, where it comes from, and what’s in it. This focus on food as medicine, combined with regular doctor visits and...

From Tennis Courts to Tech Hubs: The Role of Grit

From Tennis Courts to Tech Hubs: The Role of Grit

Tennis is a lot like life. You have to prepare for the ball, focus, and position yourself just right to make the hit. As the great Roger Federer recently said in his commencement speech at Dartmouth, it's all about grit and determination. If tennis is like life, then...

Shifting Perspectives: From Dystopia to Utopia

Shifting Perspectives: From Dystopia to Utopia

Ever notice how our visions of the future often lean toward the bleak and gloomy? It's like we're all stuck in a never-ending loop of apocalyptic scenarios, with aliens, wars, and survivalism dominating our imaginations. But here's the thing: why are we so fixated on...

Redefining Time: Bioengineering’s Influence on Tomorrow

Redefining Time: Bioengineering’s Influence on Tomorrow

Life is incredibly rich, isn't it? And when I say "life," I'm not just referring to us humans but everything around us – the crops in the fields, the weather patterns, even our own bodies. Back in the early 2000s, I had this itch to dive into bioelectronics. The idea...

Don’t Just Tell Me What to Build

Don’t Just Tell Me What to Build

We want to hear more developers say "Don't just tell me what to build". When it comes to product development, while it's true that product managers lead the charge, we believe fostering a space where all participating professionals have a say can enrich the product as...

Forward Thinking: Ethics in the Era of Advancement

Forward Thinking: Ethics in the Era of Advancement

Last week, Oppenheimer took home a whopping 7 Oscars. To me, that is more than just a movie win. It's like the Academy is nudging us towards a deeper conversation, an age-old dilemma: capability versus ethics. It's like they're shining a spotlight not just on the...

Speeding into Tomorrow with F1: Sorting Hype from Truth

Speeding into Tomorrow with F1: Sorting Hype from Truth

I’m a die-hard Formula 1 fan. The roar of the engines, the precision of teamwork, the adrenaline rush of the speed of it all—it resonates with me on a deep level. And sometimes, in the thrill of the race, it sparks deep reflections on what lies ahead. Let’s delve into...